Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Match 34, Indian Premier League, 2025

Indian Premier League
Finished
, April 18, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB
95/9 (14)
Punjab Kings
PBKS
98/5 (12.1)
PBKS won by 5 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
RCB v PBKS
PBKS to win
0%
RCB
100%
PBKS
Mode: Completed Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets Final: RCB 95/9 (14 ov) vs PBKS 98/5 (12.1 ov)
RCB Completed
— 0%
PBKS
— 100%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: RCB 95/9 (14 ov) vs PBKS 98/5 (12.1 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 34 of the Indian Premier League is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The RCB vs PBKS game has been scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2:00 PM UTC at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India.

MatchRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Match 34
TournamentIndian Premier League
Date & TimeFriday, April 18, 2:00 PM UTC
VenueM.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Avg: 185.6

  • RCB vs PBKS (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 runs)
    Indian Premier League | 03 Jun 2025 02:00 PM
    RCB 190/9 (20 ov) | PBKS 184/7 (20 ov)
    W
  • PBKS vs RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets)
    Indian Premier League | 29 May 2025 02:00 PM
    PBKS 101/10 (14.1 ov) | RCB 106/2 (10 ov)
    W
  • LSG vs RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets)
    Indian Premier League | 27 May 2025 02:00 PM
    LSG 227/3 (20 ov) | RCB 230/4 (18.4 ov)
    W
  • RCB vs SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 42 runs)
    Indian Premier League | 23 May 2025 02:00 PM
    RCB 189/10 (19.5 ov) | SRH 231/6 (20 ov)
    N
  • RCB vs CSK (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 runs)
    Indian Premier League | 03 May 2025 02:00 PM
    RCB 213/5 (20 ov) | CSK 211/5 (20 ov)
    W

Punjab Kings Avg: 177

  • RCB vs PBKS (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 runs)
    Indian Premier League | 03 Jun 2025 02:00 PM
    RCB 190/9 (20 ov) | PBKS 184/7 (20 ov)
    L
  • PBKS vs MI (Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets)
    Indian Premier League | 01 Jun 2025 02:00 PM
    PBKS 207/5 (19 ov) | MI 203/6 (20 ov)
    W
  • PBKS vs RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets)
    Indian Premier League | 29 May 2025 02:00 PM
    PBKS 101/10 (14.1 ov) | RCB 106/2 (10 ov)
    L
  • PBKS vs MI (Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets)
    Indian Premier League | 26 May 2025 02:00 PM
    PBKS 187/3 (18.3 ov) | MI 184/7 (20 ov)
    W
  • PBKS vs DC (Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets)
    Indian Premier League | 24 May 2025 02:00 PM
    PBKS 206/8 (20 ov) | DC 208/4 (19.3 ov)
    L

Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 185.6. If Royal Challengers Bengaluru are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 193, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Punjab Kings.

Punjab Kings cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 177.0. If Punjab Kings are to bat first, a target of 206 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Virat Kohli
    Form Score: 262.8
    139 runs (agg) · SR 100.7
  • Phil Salt
    Form Score: 259
    119 runs (agg) · SR 142.8
  • Jitesh Sharma
    Form Score: 231.3
    100 runs (agg) · SR 135.8
Top Bowlers
  • Josh Hazlewood
    Form Score: 30.3
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 9.57
  • Lungisani Ngidi
    Form Score: 13.5
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.01
  • Nuwan Thushara
    Form Score: 4
    1 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.55

Punjab Kings — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Josh Inglis
    Form Score: 267.9
    127 runs (agg) · SR 113.1
  • Shreyas Iyer
    Form Score: 221.8
    112 runs (agg) · SR 85.8
  • Priyansh Arya
    Form Score: 201.7
    82 runs (agg) · SR 103.7
Top Bowlers
  • Kyle Jamieson
    Form Score: 26.8
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 7.61
  • Marco Jansen
    Form Score: 11.1
    2 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.39
  • Vyshak Vijaykumar
    Form Score: 9.8
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 7.35
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Match Details
Date
2025-04-18 19:30 PM
Venue
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Toss
Punjab Kings elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Ulhas Gandhe
  • Virender Sharma
Tv Umpires
  • Michael Gough
Match Referee
  • Narayanan Kutty